PRODUCT · 2019
conexio
Rethinking the Work Environment
conexio is a modular workstation system that covers as many work situations as possible with as few elements and modules as possible. This allows employees to design their work environment flexibly and adapt it to their needs.
In today’s working world, a modular, flexible work environment like the one conexio supports is in demand. It promotes productivity and teamwork.
PERIOD
March 2019 – July 2019
Semester Abroad in Dublin
TEAM
Individual Project
MY ROLE
Research, Market Analysis, Concept Development, Testing, Design, Prototyping, Visualization
TOOLS
Cinema4D, Photoshop, Illustrator
01 STARTING POINT
Fixed, inflexible workspaces are an outdated and obsolete concept at large corporations like Google and Facebook. The challenge, therefore, was to develop a new type of workspace that meets the demands of the future world of work.
02 CONCEPT
The goal is to develop a basic module that will serve as a foundation and can be used in a variety of ways.
03 DEVELOPMENT
The result is conexio: a modular workstation system consisting of a base module that can be moved easily and safely using a set of swivel casters.
It features two rails on each side, allowing two modules to be connected to each other via tables or benches. The modules are available in two different heights: one at a working height of 1,050 mm and equipped with storage space, and the other at a seating height of 380 mm. These two modules are complemented by various add-ons.
PARTITION
for soundproofing, separating work areas, and use as a whiteboard.
RAILS
for sliding on whiteboards, benches, and tables
RAILS
for sliding in whiteboards, benches, and tables
INTERIOR COMPARTMENT
Two compartments: one for a laptop and pens; one for jackets, bags, etc.
TOP
Various options: wood, upholstered, greenery
BASIS
CASTER
Allows the module to be moved easily and safely
TOP MODULE
There are several tops to choose from: a standard wooden worktop, a padded top for sitting and leaning, and a planted top for a better indoor climate.
The top can optionally be folded via a mechanism; this option is not suitable for the planted top.
BASIC MODULE
The hinged tops provide access to the interior compartment. It is raised on one side, giving quick access to things like a laptop, pens, or similar items, and lowered on the other side, so that bags, backpacks, and jackets have their place.
This makes the interior compartment of the base easily accessible without disrupting the visual unity, for example with doors.
In addition, there are two rails on each outer side of the base into which tables and benches can be slid.
CASTER MODULE
The bottom section features a set of swivel casters that allows the user to move the Conexio modules easily and safely. The caster mechanism works similarly to the one used on athletic vaulting boxes.
